Business Operations Associate coordinating procurement activities for a biologics development organization. Supporting capital equipment purchases and vendor management within a hybrid work environment.
Responsibilities
Coordinate capital equipment and laboratory supply purchase requests, including gathering specifications, documentation, and approvals
Create and track purchase requisitions and purchase orders in alignment with internal processes
Support supplier quotation collection and routing for review and approval
Track order status, delivery timelines, and installation milestones
Coordinate with internal teams (Operations, Facilities, Finance) and external vendors
Support invoice tracking, discrepancy resolution, and reconciliation activities
Maintain accurate procurement documentation to support audit readiness and compliance
Follow established procedures and escalation paths for procurement activities
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, scientific discipline, or equivalent
4–7 years of experience supporting procurement or operational activities
Experience working in a pharmaceutical or biotech environment preferred
Working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Ariba preferred)
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities and shifting deadlines
Strong verbal and written communication skills
**Systems & Tools**
SAP
Ariba
Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)
SharePoint
Benefits
Competitive hourly rate: **$45.30 – $54.70/hr (W-2 only, no C2C)**
Hybrid position - 50 % on site
Working Hours: Monday - Friday, regular business hours
12-month contract with possible extension
Health insurance, holiday pay, 401(k) program, and other benefits
Employee referral bonus program
Job title
Business Operations Associate – Procurement, Supply Chain
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